A Legacy Of Excellence
For over 40 years, CIC has accelerated student success through our innovative Total Care Education System®. Our students excel academically, and develop strong character for a lifetime of success. We bring peace of mind to thousands of parents worldwide, who trust CIC to keep their children safe and healthy.
We Are Your Best Choice
A sterling globalreputation as the most caring school in Canada
Founded in 1979, parents from over 100 countries place their children in CIC’s care.
As a result of our care-based approach towards student success, CIC graduates are highly regarded among Canada’s top universities.
The best education system and resources to deliver student growth
Our unique Total Care Education System® is a holistic education that addresses the complete development of a child’s academic, social, emotional and physical needs.
The best path to the world’s top universities
CIC is an official partner with all these universities:
- University of Toronto
- University of Waterloo
- McMaster University
- York University
- Western University
We can fulfill your dreams better than all other schools in Canada
CIC is #1 in admissions and scholarships among all schools in Canada. Compared with any other high school globally, CIC graduates receive more offers of admission from:
- University of Toronto
- University of Waterloo
- McMaster University
Total Care Education System®
We believe that truly caring about our students helps foster strong values, a sense of character, and instills them with the courage to pursue their dreams. Based on our commitment to our students’ well-being, health and success, and to realize our vision to be the world’s most caring school, we created the Total Care Education System®. Our mission is to deliver peace of mind for parents and foster student success.
Unique to Columbia International College, the Total Care Education System is designed to nurture international students in four areas essential to their growth and achievement.
Be Under Our Caring Wings
We believe that truly caring about our students helps foster strong values, a sense of character, and instill them with the courage to pursue their dreams.
Principal's Welcome
As the proud Principal of Columbia International College, it is my strong belief that for children to be successful as international students, they need to
- Take advantage of the opportunity to discover the world around them, our Canadian culture, and the Ontario classroom.
- Be cared for as if they were at home where they receive constant support to achieve their dreams.
All our faculty and staff share this same understanding and commitment to our students.
Parents, you have shared with us that you want your children to live and learn in an environment where they feel well supported, cared for, safe and comfortable. As the mother of three children, I truly understand your concerns. Founded in 1979, CIC was created with the vision to address these concerns and we have devoted resources to ensure we are the most caring school in the world. I will, together with our staff, attentively care for your children as if they were our own.
Students, we will recognize your personal strengths, what you are passionate about and your individual talents. We will support you to reach your goals and maximize your potential during your entire journey at CIC…
As Canada’s largest boarding school, CIC is designed so that the academic and the boarding programs work together as one integrated unit…
Throughout this website, you can learn more about how our Total Care Education System provides peace of mind for parents and fosters student success.